Other notes: Peoria has won its last two games, including a 5-2 victory over visiting Milwaukee on Friday, after having just one win in its previous seven contests. The team’s 3-2 victory at Grand Rapids Saturday snapped a six-game road losing streak. The Rivermen are 0-2 in Milwaukee, having scored one goal each game.

About the Admirals

Against Peoria: 3-2-0-1

Standings: 3rd in the Midwest (tied with Chicago)

Streak: L 2 (one in OT)

Home record: 10-3-2-1

Special teams: PP 27th (11.8%) PK 19th (82.5%)

Points leader: Taylor Beck 25 PTS (5 G 20 A in 30 GP)

Also keep an eye on: Michael Latta (2 G 7 A in 6 GP vs Peoria)

Other notes: This is a huge game for both teams, because the three others in the division are off today. Milwaukee can return to second place with a victory. A regulation loss means the second- through fifth-place teams would be separated by just two points. … Goalie Jeremy Smith has allowed a total of 11 goals in five games against Peoria. … The Admirals have one win in their last four games, although one loss was in OT and another was in a SO. … Ben Ryan had an assist Saturday. His last point was also an assist, back on Nov. 30. … Joonas Jarvinen had his second goal last night, his first since Nov. 23 at Peoria, a span of 19 games. … Magnus Hellberg suffered the loss, his fifth in a row.